How to Turn a Messy Past into a High-Performance Future

Caron Butler went from a rough childhood and juvenile incarceration to NBA All-Star and now a coach/mentor shaping elite performers. In this live episode, Tai and Caron get brutally practical about turning chaos into discipline, managing A-players, the real “why,” and what actually works for health and performance (spoiler: cold plunges, bands, meditation).

Subscribe for more conversations on wealth, health, and uncommon sense.

How to Turn a Messy Past into a High-Performance Future Caron Butler went from a rough childhood and juvenile incarceration to NBA All-Star and now a coach/mentor shaping elite performers. In this live episode, Tai and Caron get brutally practical about turning chaos into discipline, managing A-players, the real &ldquo;why,&rdquo; and what actually works for health and performance (spoiler: cold plunges, bands, meditation). Subscribe for more conversations on wealth, health, and uncommon sense.

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#737 - Caron Butler x Tai Lopez: Discipline, Mentorship, and Becoming Elite

Discover why 90% of new businesses fail but 90% of franchises succeed. In this episode, Tai Lopez sits down with Alex Smereczniak, CEO of Franzy, a platform valued at $16M in just six months, that’s transforming how entrepreneurs buy and sell franchises.

They break down:


Why franchises often outperform startups


How one entrepreneur turned 30 McDonald’s into $50M+ a year


The role of AI in the future of business and franchising


Paths for entrepreneurs facing a changing economy


Radical transformation: how to reinvent yourself today

Whether you’re considering launching a business, buying a franchise, or betting on yourself in the new AI economy, this conversation is packed with insights.

📲 Franzy: https://franzy.com
📲 Follow Alex on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexfromfranzy

👇 Stay connected with Tai Lopez:
WhatsApp/Text: +1 (786) 730-8374
iOS app: https://www.tailopez.com/iphoneyt
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Discover why 90% of new businesses fail but 90% of franchises succeed. In this episode, Tai Lopez sits down with Alex Smereczniak, CEO of Franzy, a platform valued at $16M in just six months, that&rsquo;s transforming how entrepreneurs buy and sell franchises.
They break down:
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Why franchises often outperform startups
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How one entrepreneur turned 30 McDonald&rsquo;s into $50M+ a year
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The role of AI in the future of business and franchising
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Paths for entrepreneurs facing a changing economy
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Radical transformation: how to reinvent yourself today
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Whether you&rsquo;re considering launching a business, buying a franchise, or betting on yourself in the new AI economy, this conversation is packed with insights.
📲 Franzy:&nbsp;<a href="https://franzy.com/?utm_source=audioonly&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tai_lopez_podcast" data-start="938" data-end="956">https://franzy.com</a> 📲 Follow Alex on Instagram: <a data-start="988" data-end="1024">https://instagram.com/alexfromfranzy</a>
👇 Stay connected with Tai Lopez: WhatsApp/Text: +1 (786) 730-8374 iOS app: <a href="https://www.tailopez.com/iphoneyt" data-start="1108" data-end="1141">https://www.tailopez.com/iphoneyt</a> Android app: <a href="https://www.tailopez.com/androidyt" data-start="1157" data-end="1191">https://www.tailopez.com/androidyt</a>

#747 - Why 90% of Startups Fail (But Franchises Win) with Alex Smereczniak of Franzy

Tai Lopez breaks down why most people stay stuck: not because they’re hopeless, but because they misunderstand their own strengths, weaknesses, and genetics. In this episode, he challenges the myth of “you can do anything,” explains how to assess the last decade of your life, and lays out a blunt strategy to fix the areas where you’ve consistently failed. No fluff - just a reality check and a roadmap.

Tai Lopez breaks down why most people stay stuck: not because they&rsquo;re hopeless, but because they misunderstand their own strengths, weaknesses, and genetics. In this episode, he challenges the myth of &ldquo;you can do anything,&rdquo; explains how to assess the last decade of your life, and lays out a blunt strategy to fix the areas where you&rsquo;ve consistently failed. No fluff - just a reality check and a roadmap.

#746 - Ten Lazy Years Can Be Erased With Six Focused Months

👇 Want Tai as a mentor or on your advisory board? Text him the word PRIVATE to the number below and share your revenue + what you’re working on, +1 (786) 730-8374 
or click the link: https://www.tailopez.com/privatecallpodcast

In this walking vlog, Tai Lopez breaks down one of the most important lessons for today’s world: how to avoid being controlled by false information and weak thinking. 

He explains three practical ways to get closer to truth: 
📚 Look at citations and evidence before believing “facts” shared online 
🧠 Use Charlie Munger’s approach—learn to argue both sides before forming a strong opinion 
🔑 Build and follow a powerful book list to stay sharp and informed Tai also dives into the importance of surrounding yourself with smart people, the “PayPal Mafia” effect, and why networking plus reading creates unstoppable momentum in business and life. 

If you want to learn how to become healthier, wealthier, and wiser while avoiding manipulation, this vlog is essential viewing.

👇 Want Tai as a mentor or on your advisory board? Text him the word PRIVATE to the number below and share your revenue + what you&rsquo;re working on, +1 (786) 730-8374 or click the link: <a href="https://www.tailopez.com/privatecallpodcast">https://www.tailopez.com/privatecallpodcast</a> In this walking vlog, Tai Lopez breaks down one of the most important lessons for today&rsquo;s world: how to avoid being controlled by false information and weak thinking. He explains three practical ways to get closer to truth: 📚 Look at citations and evidence before believing &ldquo;facts&rdquo; shared online 🧠 Use Charlie Munger&rsquo;s approach&mdash;learn to argue both sides before forming a strong opinion 🔑 Build and follow a powerful book list to stay sharp and informed Tai also dives into the importance of surrounding yourself with smart people, the &ldquo;PayPal Mafia&rdquo; effect, and why networking plus reading creates unstoppable momentum in business and life. If you want to learn how to become healthier, wealthier, and wiser while avoiding manipulation, this vlog is essential viewing.

#737 - Caron Butler x Tai Lopez: Discipline, Mentorship, and Becoming Elite

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